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We broke the huddle and walked to the line of scrimmage. It was third and goal, and we were trailing Hamilton College on the road. We needed points late in the third quarter, and opportunities were becoming scarce. My parents, who made the eight-hour drive to see this game, stood nervously near the end zone.…

It’s to be expected that each of Bill Belichick’s players are told to simply “do their job”. The phrase “Do Your Job” is basically the approach of being prepared to execute the assignments given to a player. It’s a team-first philosophy where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This is why…

Sometimes when your opponents zig, you need to zag. Doug Moore presents his Week 8 fantasy football bold predictions that will separate you from the competition. We are just about at the halfway point of the NFL season, and you need to be sure you have the right players in your fantasy lineups with six teams…

Despite the odds, the Patriots have opened the season with two wins, despite many of their offensive weapons sidelined to injury and suspension. And now backing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been added to the injury list. Yet, the Patriots pulled off two wins due to smart coaching and execution. Brandon Thorn puts the New England Patriots offensive…

For the Patriots, as with everyone else, the draft is a critical time to address your needs. Not only their success but also Bill Belichick’s emphasis on versatility makes his drafting strategy one of interest. So, Dave Archibald wonders, what the heck is with the fifth round? On Thursday, the New England Patriots traded a fifth-round pick…

Apparently Tom Brady is sitting out four games for reasons that still elude some. So what will the New England Patriots find they have in Jimmy Garoppolo? Dan Syed examines the quarterback’s first 2016 preseason start. Before you read this analysis on Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance from the first game of the pre-season, remember to take a deep breath. For…

The Oakland Raiders travel east to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a meeting with early-season playoff implications. Mark Schofield previews the matchup, specifically highlighting how tight end Heath Miller can be an asset in the passing game. The upstart Raiders sit in second place in the AFC West with a 4-3 record, and if…

Embattled Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a reputation for unemotional play, but coolness under fire can be asset, such as this play which delighted Mark Schofield with its resemblance to a fictional favorite. As a high school football player in the early 1990s, I have a fond appreciation for the movie “The Program.” Starring James…

The New England Patriots’ pass defense has been a strength this season, with new arrivals Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner keying coverage that has been stifling at times. Dave Archibald explores a potential weakness for the team entering Saturday’s playoff opener against the Baltimore Ravens. If the Patriots defense has an Achilles’ heel, look no…